What is Edmonton Housing Month?
On Nov. 22, 1998, the Big Cities Mayors’ Caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) declared homelessness a national disaster. In 2000, Nov. 22 was recognized as National Housing Strategy Day in Canada. Across the nation, events that take place on this day raise awareness of the need to address the housing and homelessness crisis in Canada. Aligned with the National Housing Strategy Day in Canada, Edmonton Housing Month is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness for safe, affordable housing and sustainable strategies to end homelessness in our city.
Historically, in Edmonton, Civida, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and Homeward Trust Edmonton have worked together to share content over the course of the month and host a luncheon with a keynote speaker. Over the last few years, the impacts of a global pandemic resulted in a shift in that approach, and a new group of partners has formed to plan and host Edmonton Housing Month activities. See who’s involved >>
Each year, sector partners participate by hosting virtual webinars or information-sharing sessions. Topics include Housing First, Supportive and Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Indigenous and Lived Experience Perspectives, and much more.
Read more about National Housing Day.